India suffers record 125-run defeat to England in T20 series
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
India faced a record 125-run defeat against England at Trent Bridge, leaving captain Shreyas Iyer seething. Chasing 202, India was bowled out for just 76, marking the team's heaviest defeat in T20 history. Iyer criticized the performance, particularly the loss of four wickets during the powerplay, and acknowledged the need for a significant reassessment of the team's strategies. With England now leading the series 2-0, India has two matches remaining to respond, needing to improve in batting, bowling, and fielding.
- •India bowled out for 76 in response to England's 202.
- •Shreyas Iyer called the defeat 'atrocious'.
- •England leads the T20 series 2-0 with two matches remaining.
- •Dinesh Karthik mentions more questions than answers for India.
- •Iyer emphasizes the need for players to take responsibility.
"India captain Shreyas Iyer branded his side's 125-run defeat as "atrocious" after England inflicted a record T20 loss on the reigning world champions.
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